# Leather Menswear Trend, Fall 2026 · New York Fashion Week Source: https://tfashion.ai/runway/fw26/menswear/new-york/leather Data refreshed: October 2, 2026 Leather appeared in 13.3% of looks at the New York Fashion Week FW26 menswear shows, about the same as FW25 (12.6%). 31 designers showed the trend across 93 looks. ## Numbers - Share of looks: 13.3% - Share in FW25: 12.6% - Change: +0.8 pts (steady) - Looks: 93 - Designers: 31 - Rank: #3 of 11 key fabrics by share of looks ## In the press Leather came up in 23 articles from WWD, Vogue, W Magazine and 8 more. In the data it was in 13.3% of looks, about the same as FW25 (12.6%). - WWD, 2026-02-18: [Tommy Hilfiger Fall 2026: Reimagining the ‘Icons’](https://wwd.com/runway/fall-2026/new-york/tommy-hilfiger/review/). A classic flight jacket came in black tumbled leather. - Vogue, 2026-02-17: [Rhude Fall 2026 Menswear Collection](https://www.vogue.com/fashion-shows/fall-2026-menswear/rhude). Nappa leather was sanded to a softer feel. - WWD, 2026-02-16: [Eckhaus Latta Fall 2026: Awkwardly Refined](https://wwd.com/runway/fall-2026/new-york/eckhaus-latta/review/). Supple leathers and high-waisted leather skirts with small slits featured. - Vogue, 2026-02-15: [Todd Snyder Fall 2026 Menswear Collection](https://www.vogue.com/fashion-shows/fall-2026-menswear/todd-snyder). Some slim, retro-styled leather jackets added rock and roll attitude. - W Magazine, 2026-02-17: [15 Things We Saw and Loved at New York Fashion Week Fall 2026](https://www.wmagazine.com/fashion/new-york-fashion-week-fall-2026-recap). Patricio Campillo showed stiff leather coats along with exaggerated suiting. - Wallpaper*, 2026-02-12: [The best shows of New York Fashion Week A/W 2026](https://www.wallpaper.com/fashion-beauty/best-shows-new-york-fashion-week-aw-2026). Leather appeared as thin trench coats at Calvin Klein Collection and cruising-style aprons in the Eckhaus Latta menswear. - V Magazine, 2026-02-18: [Todd Snyder Unveils American Form Fall/Winter 2026 Collection](https://vman.com/article/todd-snyder-unveils-american-form-fall-winter-2026-collection/). Lived-in leather jackets, bombers and a trucker gave the tailoring a rebellious edge. - Hypebeast, 2026-02-12: [Public School NY FW26 NYFW Runway Show Interview](https://hypebeast.com/2026/2/public-school-ny-fw26-runway-show-nyfw-dao-yi-chow-maxwell-osbourne-interview). An indigo leather anorak was another standout piece. - MR Magazine, 2026-02-18: [NYFW MENSWEAR COLLECTIONS REVIEW PART ONE | JOCKS & NERDS REDUX](https://mr-mag.com/nyfw-menswear-collections-review-part-one-jocks-nerds-redux/). MR Magazine highlights smooth leather among A. Potts contrasting fabric textures. - The Harvard Crimson, 2026-03-03: [PRIVATE POLICY NYFW Fall/Winter 2026 Collection Review: Noodles, (Lunar) New Year, and New Designs](https://www.thecrimson.com/article/2026/3/3/private-policy-review/). The Harvard Crimson highlights studded red leather in Private Policy collection, which it describes as unisex. - Maxim, 2026-02-17: [Todd Snyder Debuts American Form Fall/Winter 2026 Collection](https://www.maxim.com/style/todd-snyder-debuts-american-form-fall-winter-2026-collection-at-new-york-fashion-week/). Leather outerwear, including the Dylan Trucker Jacket, was styled with glen plaid tailoring. - Fashionotography, 2026-02-13: [Coach turns sepia into technicolor for Fall 2026](https://fashionotography.com/coach-turns-sepia-into-technicolor-fall-2026/). Varsity jackets were a focus, made in leather. - Harper’s Bazaar, 2026-02-12: [Public School Presents Its First Ready-to-Wear Collection in Seven Years](https://www.harpersbazaar.com/fashion/a70331300/public-school-fall-2026-new-york-fashion-week-return/). Harper's Bazaar describes Public School using brown leather embossed to resemble crocodile skin for an aviator jacket and trousers. - WWD, 2026-02-15: [Todd Snyder Fall 2026: Celebrating 15 Years of Creating Modernized Classics](https://wwd.com/runway/fall-2026/new-york/todd-snyder/review/). Leather appeared in a trucker jacket, bombers and overcoats. - Vogue, 2026-02-14: [Eckhaus Latta Fall 2026 Ready-to-Wear Collection](https://www.vogue.com/fashion-shows/fall-2026-ready-to-wear/eckhaus-latta). The designers moved into pricier leather separates. - Vogue, 2026-02-13: [Romeo Hunte Fall 2026 Ready-to-Wear Collection](https://www.vogue.com/fashion-shows/fall-2026-ready-to-wear/romeo-hunte). A large leather cape was one of the statement outerwear pieces. - Vogue, 2026-02-13: [Calvin Klein Collection Fall 2026 Ready-to-Wear Collection](https://www.vogue.com/fashion-shows/fall-2026-ready-to-wear/calvin-klein-collection). A leather bomber carried the cursive logo and was worn over a tuxedo. - WWD, 2026-02-13: [Calvin Klein Collection Fall 2026: Flexing Restraint](https://wwd.com/runway/fall-2026/new-york/calvin-klein-collection/review/). Everyday leather bombers and see-through leather trench coats appeared among the staples and statement pieces. - Vogue, 2026-02-13: [Simkhai Fall 2026 Ready-to-Wear Collection](https://www.vogue.com/fashion-shows/fall-2026-ready-to-wear/jonathan-simkhai). Leather featured in a draped top and in reversible shearling-leather chore coats. - Vogue, 2026-02-12: [Public School Fall 2026 Menswear Collection](https://www.vogue.com/fashion-shows/fall-2026-menswear/public-school). Luxurious blue leather pieces were among the materials that defined the show. - WWD, 2026-02-12: [Public School New York Fall 2026 Ready to Wear: We’re Back in Business](https://wwd.com/runway/fall-2026/new-york/public-school/review/). Pebbled leather was used for pants and jackets. - Vogue, 2026-02-12: [A. Potts Fall 2026 Ready-to-Wear Collection](https://www.vogue.com/fashion-shows/fall-2026-ready-to-wear/apotts). Slouchy crewneck tops came in leather, with trousers in the same material. - Vogue, 2026-01-23: [Theory Fall 2026 Menswear Collection](https://www.vogue.com/fashion-shows/fall-2026-menswear/theory). A reversible leather jacket carried a shearling lining and reflected the squarish 1950s shape. Summaries are written by T-Fashion. Read each article at the source. ## Top designers by look count - Public School: 11 - coach: 7 - A. Potts: 6 - 28 more designers in T-Fashion ## Other seasons - [SS27](https://tfashion.ai/runway/ss27/menswear/new-york/leather) ## Worn with - Jacket (apparel): 52% of the trend's looks - Pants (apparel): 33% of the trend's looks - Black (color): 71% of the trend's looks - Chocolate (color): 17% of the trend's looks ## Runway looks 11 of 93 looks. Every look is in T-Fashion. - Awge look 5, New York: https://assets.tfashion.ai/v3/images/fashion-weeks/shows/fall-winter-2026/new-york/awge/ready_to_wear/photos/0005-d51a53ac.jpg?format=auto&width=640 - Rhude look 3, New York: https://assets.tfashion.ai/v3/images/fashion-weeks/shows/fall-winter-2026/new-york/rhude/ready_to_wear_menswear/photos/0003-a4a34431.jpg?format=auto&width=640 - Campillo look 26, New York: https://assets.tfashion.ai/v3/images/fashion-weeks/shows/fall-winter-2026/new-york/campillo/ready_to_wear/photos/0026-8b74d4a0.jpg?format=auto&width=640 - Kallmeyer look 10, New York: https://assets.tfashion.ai/v3/images/fashion-weeks/shows/fall-winter-2026/new-york/kallmeyer/ready_to_wear_womenswear/photos/0010-c731bedd.jpg?format=auto&width=640 - Cult Gaia look 27, New York: https://assets.tfashion.ai/v3/images/fashion-weeks/shows/fall-winter-2026/new-york/cult-gaia/ready_to_wear/photos/0027-c5793111.jpg?format=auto&width=640 - Public School look 21, New York: https://assets.tfashion.ai/v3/images/fashion-weeks/shows/fall-winter-2026/new-york/public-school/ready_to_wear_menswear/photos/0021-eb746ce4.jpg?format=auto&width=640 - Boy London look 30, New York: https://assets.tfashion.ai/v3/images/fashion-weeks/shows/fall-winter-2026/new-york/boy-london/ready_to_wear/photos/0030-02763d03.jpg?format=auto&width=640 - Khaite look 3, New York: https://assets.tfashion.ai/v3/images/fashion-weeks/shows/fall-winter-2026/new-york/khaite/ready_to_wear_womenswear/photos/0003-84321e6c.jpg?format=auto&width=640 - Theory look 14, New York: https://assets.tfashion.ai/v3/images/fashion-weeks/shows/fall-winter-2026/new-york/theory/ready_to_wear_menswear/photos/0014-7ad12990.jpg?format=auto&width=640 - Ashlyn look 5, New York: https://assets.tfashion.ai/v3/images/fashion-weeks/shows/fall-winter-2026/new-york/ashlyn/ready_to_wear_womenswear/photos/0005-0c8c9352.jpg?format=auto&width=640 - Romeo Hunte look 1, New York: https://assets.tfashion.ai/v3/images/fashion-weeks/shows/fall-winter-2026/new-york/romeo-hunte/ready_to_wear/photos/0001-e5f4f3fb.jpg?format=auto&width=640 ## FAQ **How popular was leather at the New York Fashion Week FW26 menswear shows?** Leather appeared in 93 looks from 31 designers. That is 13.3% of all looks T-Fashion analyzed for the New York Fashion Week FW26 menswear shows. **Is leather a trend for fall 2026?** Steady on the runways. Its share of looks is 13.3%, about the same as FW25 (12.6%). **Which designers showed the most leather for FW26?** Public School (11 looks), coach (7 looks) and A. Potts (6 looks). **How does T-Fashion measure this?** T-Fashion tags every look of every Fall/Winter 2026 show. The share of looks is the number of looks with the fabric divided by all menswear looks in the scope. The change compares that share with FW25. ## Related trends - [Denim](https://tfashion.ai/runway/fw26/menswear/new-york/denim): 20.9% of looks - [Satin](https://tfashion.ai/runway/fw26/menswear/new-york/satin): 9.6% of looks - [Velvet](https://tfashion.ai/runway/fw26/menswear/new-york/velvet): 4.4% of looks - [Jacquard](https://tfashion.ai/runway/fw26/menswear/new-york/jacquard) - [Jersey](https://tfashion.ai/runway/fw26/menswear/new-york/jersey) - [Corduroy](https://tfashion.ai/runway/fw26/menswear/new-york/corduroy) - [Fine Gauge](https://tfashion.ai/runway/fw26/menswear/new-york/fine-gauge): 11.5% of looks - [Parachute](https://tfashion.ai/runway/fw26/menswear/new-york/parachute): 5.0% of looks This page is a preview. Every look, the full ranking and the designer and city breakdowns are in T-Fashion: [get access](https://tfashion.ai/book-demo).